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Post by Sl4ck3r on Jan 8, 2013 16:23:25 GMT -5
Just curious... I'm tempted to order a new scooter but live in an apartment complex on the second floor. I've been trying to weigh my options of where I might be able to have it delivered which would be better than my location but my options are limited. I'm thinking that a crated scooter would be too bulky and/or heavy to lug up to the second floor and assemble and then somehow get it back to the ground level. So would receiving the shipment, immediate uncrating/assembly be a doable option? I can buy the same scooter locally already assembled but it is $300 more than buying online. I think the assembly it's self is simple enough that it would be worth doing to save the $300 but my location is the kicker. Any ideas/ experiences?
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Post by snugglebunny on Jan 8, 2013 16:30:35 GMT -5
well if you have it delivered you need to do a PDI x1scooters.com/pdi.htmlyou can do this in one day, but its better to take your time and not rush it might be better to pay the $300 but make sure they do a GREAT PDI |
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Post by scootnwinn on Jan 8, 2013 16:32:19 GMT -5
Hmmm, $300 to help keep a local shop open and fed, or save $300, possibly get a hernia, drop the scooter off a second story landing etc... Tough call. I don't mind paying extra to support my local economy. $300 more for a local shop to hold my warranty and set-up the bike and accept that liability too?? Boy down the road when they are still around and have that part you need you will appreciate it I bet. Letting them handle the titling too is a heck of nice thing not to have to worry about... Seems like you get quite a bit for $300. I bet you pay that $300 somehow trying to save it. Who knows??
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Post by teddy554 on Jan 8, 2013 16:36:14 GMT -5
The scooter can be put un-crated and put together in less then a hour
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Post by scootnwinn on Jan 8, 2013 16:41:10 GMT -5
The scooter can be put un-crated and put together in less then a hour Especially if you've done it before and have everything already ready, already. |
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Post by millsc on Jan 8, 2013 16:42:36 GMT -5
why lug it up the steps just do it outside its mostly put together just have a helper to hold it up when you put on the front wheel
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Post by adventroad on Jan 8, 2013 17:11:19 GMT -5
No way would I lug one up to the second floor. Alot of apartment complexes do not allow onsite vehicle maintenance. So I would check with them if you plan on getting one delivered.
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Post by Sl4ck3r on Jan 8, 2013 17:18:25 GMT -5
I was basicly ruling out lugging it up the stairs LOL. Was just questioning the idea of receiving it and assembling it right after it got here. I don't have any experience with assembling one although it LOOKS pretty straight forward. What tools are normally needed?
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Post by inuyasha on Jan 8, 2013 17:30:32 GMT -5
Hi
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank
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Post by teddy554 on Jan 8, 2013 18:20:16 GMT -5
A screw driver, Phillips and flat, 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm wrench or/and socket and you have every bolt covered for assembly and 99% of the scooter
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Post by shalomdawg on Jan 8, 2013 18:20:47 GMT -5
howdy, way to go hank.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
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Post by jonvolks on Jan 8, 2013 18:57:34 GMT -5
After you uncrate it, you then have to have some place to get rid of the skid and metal fram work.
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Post by Makarov on Jan 8, 2013 19:37:17 GMT -5
The scooter can be put un-crated and put together in less then a hour Teddy. You are right if you are lucky and have a helper. What you get in the crate is whatever they throw in the box in china. When I received my Tao. Drop shipped. It had several pieces missing and damaged and it took a month just to get enough parts to ride it. I would never buy another scoot drop shipped. |
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Post by millsc on Jan 8, 2013 20:19:13 GMT -5
I guess i was lucky mine came in perfect shape and fired right up after assembly
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Post by Makarov on Jan 8, 2013 23:43:55 GMT -5
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Post by rockynv on Jan 9, 2013 5:11:52 GMT -5
Many apartments would have you in violation of you lease if you carried it upstairs to assemble. Some would ding you even for assembling it in the parking lot or for the disposing the metal crate in their trash.
I would buy it local and have them take care of the unloading, assembly and getting rid of the crate. Nice to have someone else responsible for anything damaged in shipment. At a local dealer you get to see the assembled bike before you buy it so there are no surpises or hassels with hidden damage and missing parts along with the joy of receiving a bike in running condition that is rideable the moment you get it.
Getting a title from a local dealer and not having to run around getting the paperwork straightened out is another plus along with having a physical person that you can look in the eye and talk to if there is a problem down the line is also a very good thing.
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Post by hardd1 on Jan 9, 2013 7:24:15 GMT -5
pssst, on a new Bintelli scoot you simply cut 3 plastic straps to roll it out of the box. install the battery and mirrors. add fuel. turn key, hit start button and vroom.....  |
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Post by Blueboy5000 on Jan 9, 2013 7:35:36 GMT -5
Depends where you buy the scooter. Superior sent us two Jonways that were literally turn-keys, and Powersportsmax sent us a bike that if I was not a mechanic, I would have been in tears as it was disassembled and extremely broken. Superior sent us replacement hardware package for free, in two days, because we were missing ONE screw  . Powersportsmax disavows any responsibility for sending me bike that was knocked over INSIDE the crate and had it's battery destroyed and was covered in acid. So if you go drop-ship, buy from Superior and screw Powersportsmax. Superior only winds up costing 75 more dollars and are a professional and expedient company, Powersportsmax is a horrible company that's out to rip people off. |
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Post by spandi on Jan 9, 2013 7:43:07 GMT -5
Rent a space nearby short term to assemble it, do the PDI get your tags, and just ride it home.
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Post by danielm on Jan 9, 2013 13:16:59 GMT -5
Rent a space nearby short term to assemble it, do the PDI get your tags, and just ride it home. I think by the time you rent a space to assemble it you'd be closing in the costs of just paying the extra 300 pretty quickly. Depending on where you rent you'd need a ride there, or someone to pick up the car when you take the (hopefully) completed scoot, etc. Being technically inclined myself but not a mechanic by any means I'd gladly pay someone for their experience and keep my warranty intact. |
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Post by millsc on Jan 9, 2013 23:00:41 GMT -5
Got mine from gsmotorworks.com came perfect asseembled it in less than an hour fired right up and away i went
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Post by mainepeace on Jan 10, 2013 0:55:12 GMT -5
Assembly *should* be pretty simple to get it to basically work. Really just remove it from the crate and put on the front tire and rear luggage box.
Getting it to work properly MAY take a bit. You may get lucky and it will fire right up. However, there are things you SHOULD do and that involves taking the cover off the engine and adjusting a few things. Do it now or later, but sooner or later you WILL have to address those issues.
I can get a scooter out of the crate and fired up in about 1/2 hour. I do a full PDI in about 4 hours. Once you get the scooter out of the crate you can take your time on the PDI and generally don't have to worry about the scooter being in a million pieces for too long.
Greg
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. Powersportsmax disavows any responsibility for sending me bike that was knocked over INSIDE the crate and had it's battery destroyed and was covered in acid.
